Recent Posts with Thumbnails

Here’s how to display recent posts with thumbnails in WordPress using a plugin:

Step 1: Install the “Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails” Plugin

1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
2. In the search bar, type “Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails.”
3. Click Install Now on the plugin.
4. After installation, click Activate.

Step 2: Add the Recent Posts Widget

1. Go to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Look for the Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails widget.
3. Drag and drop it into your desired widget area (e.g., Sidebar, Footer).

Step 3: Configure the Widget Settings

1. In the widget settings, you can:
   • Set the Title for the widget (e.g., “Recent Posts”).
   • Choose the number of posts to display.
   • Adjust the thumbnail size and alignment.
   • Select whether to show the post date or excerpt.
2. After configuring the settings, click Save.

Step 4: View the Recent Posts

1. Visit your site’s front end to see the recent posts with thumbnails displayed in the selected widget area.

That’s it! You’ve successfully added a Recent Posts widget with thumbnails to your WordPress site.